Weather Warnings - Severe Weather Warning for NSW

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:08 pm Friday, 18 October 2024.

Damaging winds have eased over alpine areas, but ongoing threat of Severe Thunderstorms.

Weather Situation
A deep low pressure system is moving eastwards across the southeast of the country today. Vigorous northerly winds have eased over alpine areas, but gusty conditions are still expected.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains
While the threat of widespread severe weather has passed, severe thunderstorms are still occurring over parts of the state and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are current. Refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/ for more information.
The situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.
Significant wind observations to 4:00 PM AEDT include:
85 km/h mean winds were recorded at Thredbo AWS at around 11:50 AM

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Don't walk, ride or drive through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Beware of fallen trees or debris on the road.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

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